ROOTED (FOR) Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

rooted (for)

verb

past tense of root (for)

as in approved

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It was approved by the City Council in January 2024, after some back-and-forth, as part of a new use agreement that gives the foundation access 50 days a year and allows the city the remainder of the scheduling.

— Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
After 16 days in detention, the government had approved the petition for Wilber’s release.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

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Such tests are not recommended for cognitively healthy people, but specialists can use them in people with signs of mild cognitive impairment or more advanced dementia.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
At that time, an 18-member Standardized Testing Task Force convened by the Academic Senate had recommended that the use of SAT and ACT tests be continued.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

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Justices Clarence Thomas and Alito wrote long dissents arguing that the framers of the 14th Amendment did not or would not have favored birthright citizenship.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
England is favored against Argentina, but this one is viewed as very close.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 12 July 2026

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